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ArticleJournal of medical case reports2025

Multilobar massive cavitating adenocarcinoma: a case report.

Gerardo Arwi, Paul Fogarty, Andrew Mant, Julee H'ng, Andrew Barling, Francis Thien

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Gerardo ArwiDepartment of Lung and Sleep, Monash Health, 246 Clayton Rd, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia. Gerardo.Arwi@monashhealth.org.
Paul FogartyDepartment of Respiratory and Sleep Medicine, Eastern Health, 8 Arnold St, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia.
Andrew MantDepartment of Oncology, Eastern Health, 8 Arnold St, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia.
Julee H'ngDepartment of Pathology, Eastern Health, 8 Arnold St, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia.
Andrew BarlingDepartment of Thoracic Surgery, Eastern Health, 8 Arnold St, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia.
Francis ThienDepartment of Medicine, Monash University Eastern Health Clinical School, 5 Arnold St, Box Hill, VIC, 3128, Australia.

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Abstract

backgroundThe diagnostic evaluation of complex cavitary lung lesions is often challenging owing to the broad spectrum of differential diagnoses. These lesions can be associated with various conditions, making it crucial to employ comprehensive diagnostic strategies. This case underscores the significance of serial imaging, close clinical follow-up, and surgical biopsy in managing such complex cases. CASE PRESENTATION: A 59-year-old woman of Indian descent was referred for the management of pneumonia. Initial chest computed tomography showed patchy inflammatory changes in the right upper lobe, a large cavity in the left upper lobe, and a smaller cavity in the left lower lobe. Follow-up imaging indicated progressive cavitary disease. Bronchoscopies did not yield significant findings. A video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery biopsy was performed, which confirmed mucinous adenocarcinoma.

conclusionThis case highlights the diagnostic challenge posed by cavitary lung lesions and emphasizes the importance of serial imaging, vigilant clinical monitoring, and surgical biopsy in achieving an accurate diagnosis. Early and systematic investigation is key to identifying rare causes such as mucinous adenocarcinoma.

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Adenocarcinoma, MucinousLung NeoplasmsBiopsyDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansMiddle AgedThoracic Surgery, Video-AssistedTomography, X-Ray ComputedAdenocarcinomaCavitary pulmonary lesionMultilobar

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